Kevin Schwartz launches 2015 Suzuki GSX-RR

• Former World 500cc GP Champion Kevin Schwantz unveiled the 2015 Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP bike at last weekend's Motegi MotoGP race in Japan.
• Schwantz was joined by 1982 World Champion Franco Uncini for demonstration laps at the Twin Ring circuit.

• Schwantz, who previously joined the Suzuki MotoGP development team for its test at Austin in Texas, rode the new GSX-RR while Uncini demonstrated the GSV-R that last competed in the 2011 MotoGP series.

• “I started very carefully as we didn’t start from the pit lane and without tyre warmers, but I soon felt the machine was being very stable and I was able to speed up.  I understand the bike, it’s a very good machine; and I really enjoyed riding it,” Schwantz said.
• Uncini added, “Fantastic! It’s a very great bike. Kevin followed me early on, but then overtook me at great speed. After that I ran behind him and it was really enjoyable.”
• Suzuki is returning to MotoGP next season, when Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales will race the GSX-RR.